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  1. What is meant by a non - contact force ? Explain with the help of an e...

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  2. Define frictional force ( or friction) .

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  3. Explain why, frictional force is said to be a contact force.

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  4. Explain why magnetic force is said to be a non - contact force.

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  16. Which of the following are contact forces ? A. Friction B. Gravitat...

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  17. If we release a magnet held in our hand, it falls to the ground. The f...

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